{"id":53282,"date":"2023-11-10T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/?p=53282"},"modified":"2025-10-24T10:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:53:07","slug":"father-christmas-cornwall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/father-christmas-cornwall\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Father Christmas in Cornwall 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good news, there is no need to take the family all the way to the North Pole to visit Father Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find Santa in Cornwall this Christmas at a host of fun Christmas events in St Ives and across the region.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out all about where to find Father Christmas in Cornwall\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Father Christmas Arrival on RNLI Lifeboat 2023<\/h2>\n

As per the St Ives Christmas tradition, Father Christmas will visit Cornwall via lifeboat. With some help from his friends in the RNLI, Santa will ride the high tide between 18:30 and 20:30.<\/p>\n

His sleigh will travel through St Ives from the Lifeboat Station to Royal Square and onto the balcony at Caf\u00e9 Art.<\/p>\n

Father Christmas will be greeted by the Mayor of St Ives for the official Christmas light switch on.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> TR26 1LF<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Wednesday 13th Dec, 18:30 \u2013 20:30<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the St Ives Bid website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Santa by Steam at Bodmin & Wenford Railway<\/h2>\n

\"Steam
\nBodmin & Wenford Railway’s Santa by Steam is back for 2023!<\/p>\n

Enjoy a scenic journey in a historical Victorian carriage, where Santa and his elves will join the fun.<\/p>\n

Your kids will love getting a photo with Father Christmas, and each child will receive an age relevant gift too.<\/p>\n

Back at Bodmin General Station, little ones can take part in Christmas themed art and crafts, or snap a photo in Santa’s photobooth.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> PL31 1AG<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Every weekend in December, Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd Dec. Departure times 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Bodmin Railway – Santa’s Grotto website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Story Time With Santa at Bodmin & Wenford Railway<\/h2>\n

Another festive event organised by the lovely elves at Bodmin & Wenford Railway!<\/p>\n

Story Time With Santa comprises a lovely evening of hot chocolate, cookies and Santa reading a story. A personalised book addressed to you by Santa will be waiting for you upon your arrival.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, Santa will walk through the train to greet little ones and collect their Christmas lists.<\/p>\n

The evening begins from 16:30 ready to board the carriages at 17:00. The station is open until 19:00, with the train remaining stationary throughout.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> PL31 1AG<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th December.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Bodmin Railway- Story Time with Santa website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Father Christmas at Lappa Valley<\/h2>\n

Journey on the magical Lappa Valley steam train this Christmas. Meet Santa in Cornwall along with his team of elves in his grotto.<\/p>\n

Every child receives a present and you can write and post your letter to Father Christmas!<\/p>\n

There’s even mince pies and hot chocolate available to keep the adults entertained!<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> St Newlyn East, Newquay TR8 5LX<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 19th-24th December.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Lappa Valley website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Father Christmas visits The Lost Gardens of Heligan<\/h2>\n

\"A
\nMake your trip to The Lost Gardens of Heligan even more magical and meet Father Christmas.<\/p>\n

Returning for 2023, you can look forward to seeing St Nick in the wonderful surroundings of the Heligan Night Garden. Tickets include a meet and greet with the big man in red, as well as a festive evening of Christmas crackers, art and crafts, and toasted marshmallows.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Pentewan, Saint Austell PL26 6EN<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 1st – 24th December. Relaxed sessions Wednesday 20th 10:00 \u2013 11:00 & 16:30 -19:00<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dine with Santa at Newquay Zoo<\/h2>\n

\"A
\nMeet Father Christmas in Cornwall at Newquay Zoo this December.<\/p>\n

Come along for a delicious breakfast or tea at Caf\u00e9 Lemur, before taking part in a fun Christmas craft activity. Afterwards receive a special gift from Santa.<\/p>\n

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When:<\/strong> Breakfast: 16th, 17th, 23rd December. Tea: 19th, 21st December.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Newquay Zoo – Breakfast with Santa website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Father Christmas at the Eden Project<\/h2>\n

\"Eden
\nWatch the spectacular biomes at Eden Project come alive with winter and festive magic this December.<\/p>\n

Your littles ones will be filled with wonder when they meet Father Christmas in this amazing setting.<\/p>\n

Join Santa and his Elves in their enchanting log cabin for a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic of Christmas happens.<\/p>\n

Each child will meet Father Christmas and will leave with a gift that they can grow.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 14th-24th December<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Eden Project – Father Christmas website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Day Before Christmas at Bedruthan<\/h2>\n

Catch Father Christmas getting some well-earned R&R before the big day.<\/p>\n

Arrive at the Bedruthan and be welcomed into a world of magical festivities, where fires are lit, Christmas trees are up, and the smell of cinnamon fills the air.<\/p>\n

Children will receive a Christmas toy, and will have the chance to create a beautiful Christmas list before meeting the man himself.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, TR8 4BU<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th December<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Bethruthan website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas with the National Trust in Cornwall<\/h2>\n

The National Trust have a beautiful range of festive events and activities on throughout winter.<\/p>\n

Find out more at the National Trust – Christmas Days Out in Cornwall website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Woodland Christmas at the Lanhydrock Hub<\/h3>\n

\"National
\nFather Christmas will be making a trip to Lanhydrock. Families can explore the winter countryside trail before heading into this Santa\u2019s grotto in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

Even your pet pals are welcome to come along and receive a gift from Father Christmas!<\/p>\n

The Park Caf\u00e9 on site is the perfect place for a post-Santa visit pit-stop.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4AB<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th December<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Lanhydrock website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Father Christmas at Trelissick<\/h3>\n

\"National
\nJoin the team at Trelissick on the weekends to meet Father Christmas in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

Throughout December, the garden, shop, caf\u00e9, gallery and second-hand bookshop will all be open.<\/p>\n

Listen to Santa tell festive tales and stories before getting the chance to meet him. There’s relaxed sessions available with reduced crowds and noise levels.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Feock, Truro, TR3 6QL<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd December. Relaxed sessions: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th December 3:30pm.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Trelissick website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Father Christmas at Trerice<\/h3>\n

\"National
\nSettle down for festive tales and traditions in Trerice\u2019s beautiful drawing room. All children will leave with a present after having met Father Christmas.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> Kestle Mill, Newquay, TR8 4PJ<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd December.<\/p>\n

Find out more:<\/strong> Visit the Trerice website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Feeling in the mood for a festive break? Take a look at the collection cottages for Christmas breaks in St Ives and Carbis Bay<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book a winter break<\/a>, whether a New Year’s<\/a> showdown or a Christmas get-together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This post was adapted from original content by Tony Townsend.<\/small><\/p>\n

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(Robert Pittman<\/a> – CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>); (Karen Roe<\/a> – CC BY 2.0<\/a>); (AisforAmy91<\/a> – CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>); (Robert Pittman<\/a> – CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>); (Robert Pittman<\/a> – CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>).<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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